Hardi ALPHA EVO EcoDrive 5100 User manual

ALPHA 5100
EVO EcoDrive
Original
Instruction book
67790901-100 - Version 1.00
GB - 09.2017
www.hardi-fr.com

Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi un matériel de protection des cultures HARDI. La
fiabilité et l’efficacité de ce produit dépendent des soins que vous lui apporterez. Lisez
atte ntivement ce manuel d’utilisation. Il contient les informations essentielles qui vous
permettront d’utiliser et d’entretenir efficacement ce produit de qualité.
Ce manuel d’utilisation couvrant tous les modèle s, y compris toutes les versions de rampe
hydraulique et toutes les régulations, soyez attentif aux paragraphes qui concernent le
modèle en votre possession.
Lisez également le manuel“ Techniques d’application”.
The original instruction book is in english. The ver sions in other languages are translated from the original. In the
event of contradiction or inaccuracy between the original version and the versions in other languages, the
original French version shall prevail.
The instructions book are also available on the website http://www.agroparts.com
Illustrations, technical information and data in this book areto the best of our belief correct at the time of printing.
As it is HARDI-EVRARD S.A.S. policy permanently to improve our products, we reser ve the right to make changes
in design, fe atures, accessories, specifications and maintenance instructions at any time and without notice.
HARDI-EVRARD S.A.S. is without any obligation in relation to equipment purchased before or afte r such changes.
HARDI-EVRARD S.A.S. has made every effort in writing this instruction book to make it as accurate and complete
as possible. It may not be held responsible for any omissions or inaccuracies.
As this instruction book covers all models, characte ristics or e quipment only available in certain countriesmay be
described. Pay specialattention to the paragraphs concerning the model thatyou own.
Published and printed by HARDI EVRARD S.A.S.

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1 - EU Declaration
EU Declaration of conformity .........................................................................................................................................................................9
2 - General Safety Instructions
Obligations and Liability .....................................................................................................................11
Comply with the Instruction Book ...........................................................................................................................................................11
Before First Use of the Sprayer ....................................................................................................................................................................11
Obligations of the Operator .........................................................................................................................................................................14
Risks in Handling the Sprayer ......................................................................................................................................................................15
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Organizational Measures ....................................................................................................................16
.............................................................................................................................................................16
Personal Protective Equipment .................................................................................................................................................................16
Representation of Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................17
Explanation of Symbols ...................................................................................................................................................................................17
Warning Signs On The Sprayer ............................................................................................................18
Explanation of Labels ........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Safety and Protection Equipment .......................................................................................................20
Safety at Start-up .................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Faulty Safety Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................................20
Informal Safety Measures ....................................................................................................................21
Additional Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................................................................21
Operator Training ................................................................................................................................22
Authorized Persons ............................................................................................................................................................................................22
Safety Measures in Normal Operation ................................................................................................23
Protection Equipment .....................................................................................................................................................................................23
Products manufacturer responsibility ....................................................................................................................................................23
Residual Energy ...................................................................................................................................24
Possible Dangers .................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Service and Maintenance Work ...........................................................................................................25
Preventive Measures .........................................................................................................................................................................................25
DesignChanges ...................................................................................................................................26
Operator Limitations .........................................................................................................................................................................................26
Spare Parts, Wear Parts and Aids ...............................................................................................................................................................26
Cleaning and Disposal .........................................................................................................................27
Environmental Protection .............................................................................................................................................................................27
Workstation .........................................................................................................................................28
Intended Place for Operator ........................................................................................................................................................................28
Risks of Non-Compliance ...............................................................................................................................................................................28
If the Safety Information is Ignored ....................................................................................................29
Possible Risks and Dangers ...........................................................................................................................................................................29
Safety Information For Operators .......................................................................................................30
General Safety and Accident Prevention .............................................................................................................................................30
Road Transport .....................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Hydraulic System .................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Electrical System ..................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Use of The Sprayer..............................................................................................................................................................................................33
Field Sprayer Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................34
Environmental Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................................................34
Service Work Precautions ...............................................................................................................................................................................35
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Service and Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................................36
.............................................................................................................................................................36
3 - Description
General Info .........................................................................................................................................37
View .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Identification plate .............................................................................................................................................................................................38
Data .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................39

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Sprayer Use .............................................................................................................................................................................................................40
Lifetime ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Liquid System ......................................................................................................................................42
Pump ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
DynamicFluid4 Pressure Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................44
Filters ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Diagram - Liquid system with optional extras ..................................................................................................................................51
Diagram - Intelligent liquid system with optional extras ...........................................................................................................52
TWIN Air technique ............................................................................................................................................................................................53
General info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................53
Boom ...................................................................................................................................................54
Standard Boom Features ................................................................................................................................................................................54
Grip controls ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................56
Engine ..................................................................................................................................................57
Rating plates of engine and aftertreatment gas system ............................................................................................................57
Exhaust gas after-treatment .........................................................................................................................................................................57
Cabin ....................................................................................................................................................59
Description ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................59
Description of driver's seat ............................................................................................................................................................................60
Control Panel .........................................................................................................................................................................................................61
General description of operator's seat ...................................................................................................................................................62
Cabin ceiling controls .......................................................................................................................................................................................63
Speed selector and Parking brake ............................................................................................................................................................63
4-Wheels Steering (standard) ......................................................................................................................................................................64
Steering column ..................................................................................................................................................................................................64
Aluminium Hydraulic controls ....................................................................................................................................................................65
HAZ boom hydraulic function controls ................................................................................................................................................66
Multi-function display ......................................................................................................................................................................................68
Transmission .......................................................................................................................................69
Diff-Lock differential locking front/back ...............................................................................................................................................69
Anti-Skid (SAPE) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................69
4 - Sprayer Setup
Cabin ....................................................................................................................................................71
Recommendations before installing the filter ..................................................................................................................................71
Install the filter .......................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Unloading the sprayer from the truck ...................................................................................................................................................72
Accessories ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................72
Precautions before putting the sprayer into operation ..............................................................................................................73
Spraying ..............................................................................................................................................74
Spraying pump .....................................................................................................................................................................................................74
Fitting the nozzles ..............................................................................................................................................................................................74
CycloneFilter ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................74
BoomPrime Adjustment .................................................................................................................................................................................75
Altering the track width ..................................................................................................................................................................................76
Tyres inflate pressure ........................................................................................................................................................................................77
5 - Operation
Driving .................................................................................................................................................79
Starting up and shutting down the engine .......................................................................................................................................79
Travelling and braking .....................................................................................................................................................................................80
Parking brake .........................................................................................................................................................................................................81
Steering - automatic 4-wheel steering version (standard) ..................................................................82
General information ..........................................................................................................................................................................................82
Driving in 2-wheel steering ..........................................................................................................................................................................82
Driving in 4-wheel steering ..........................................................................................................................................................................83
Driving in offset 2-wheel steering ............................................................................................................................................................83
Steering - Automatic 4-WS ...................................................................................................................84
Genral info ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................84

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Operation .................................................................................................................................................................................................................84
2-Wheel Steering mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................84
’Follower’ Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................................................85
Steering Axle Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................................................85
Manual Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................................86
Slope counter-steering function ...............................................................................................................................................................87
«CRAB» Mode .........................................................................................................................................................................................................87
Hydraulic Track Adjustment (optional) ...............................................................................................88
HTA control unit display .................................................................................................................................................................................88
Transmission and engine operation ....................................................................................................90
General info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................90
Information messages .....................................................................................................................................................................................90
Engine and transmission management ................................................................................................................................................91
Settings driving mode .....................................................................................................................................................................................91
«Field» / «Uphill» / «Download») mode .................................................................................................................................................91
Automotive (Road) mode ..............................................................................................................................................................................92
Comfort, Normal, Power Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................93
EcoDrive Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................................................95
Limitation of travel speed in field, uphill, downhill modes .......................................................................................................95
Limitation of travel speed in Automotive mode .............................................................................................................................96
Engine r.p.m. limitation ...................................................................................................................................................................................97
Inter-axle Differential Lock (DiffLock) ......................................................................................................................................................97
Electronic Traction Control (SAPE) ...........................................................................................................................................................98
Fuel and AdBlue gauges .................................................................................................................................................................................98
Operation monitoring ....................................................................................................................................................................................100
Messages related to events ........................................................................................................................................................................100
Error messages ....................................................................................................................................................................................................101
Severity of engine defects ...........................................................................................................................................................................102
Exhaust gas aftertreatment system with SCR ..................................................................................................................................103
Implementation of the standstill regeneration ..............................................................................................................................104
Engine Anti-Stall ................................................................................................................................................................................................105
Engine Overspeed ............................................................................................................................................................................................105
Hydraulic overheating ...................................................................................................................................................................................105
Hydraulic oil too low .......................................................................................................................................................................................106
Battery voltage too low .................................................................................................................................................................................106
Retractable Gangway .....................................................................................................................................................................................106
Cabin ................................................................................................................................................. 108
Air conditioning .................................................................................................................................................................................................108
Operating modes ..............................................................................................................................................................................................108
Pressurization operating mode ................................................................................................................................................................110
Default Codes ......................................................................................................................................................................................................111
Water valve calibration ..................................................................................................................................................................................111
General Info ...................................................................................................................................... 112
General Info ...................................................................................................................................... 113
Manoeuvring of the Boom ..........................................................................................................................................................................116
End nozzles (optional) ....................................................................................................................................................................................116
Filling/Washing Location Requirements ............................................................................................................................................118
Filling of Water ....................................................................................................................................................................................................118
Filling Through Tank Lid ...............................................................................................................................................................................119
External Filling Device ....................................................................................................................................................................................120
Filling of Rinsing Tank .....................................................................................................................................................................................120
Filling of Clean water tank ...........................................................................................................................................................................121
Operating the TurboFiller ............................................................................................................................................................................123
Filling Powder Chemicals Using the TurboFiller ............................................................................................................................126
TurboFiller Rinsing ............................................................................................................................................................................................127
BoomPrime ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................128
BoomFlush - Manual Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................128
Before Returning to Refill the Sprayer ..................................................................................................................................................129
Parking the sprayer ..........................................................................................................................................................................................129

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Liquid Fertilizer ...................................................................................................................................................................................................129
Operating Limits ................................................................................................................................................................................................131
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................ 132
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................132
Quick Reference - Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................133
Cleaning the Tank and Liquid System .................................................................................................................................................135
Cleaning and Maintenance of Filters ....................................................................................................................................................135
Use of Cleaning Agent ...................................................................................................................................................................................135
Use of Rinsing Tank and Rinsing Nozzles ...........................................................................................................................................136
Full Internal Cleaning (Soak Wash) .........................................................................................................................................................139
Using the Drain Valve .....................................................................................................................................................................................140
Pressure Draining ..............................................................................................................................................................................................141
Outside Cleaning - Use of External Cleaning Device ..................................................................................................................141
6 - Maintenance
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................... 143
General information ........................................................................................................................................................................................143
Suitable Lubricants ...........................................................................................................................................................................................143
Maintenance intervals ..................................................................................................................................................................................143
Service intervals ..................................................................................................................................................................................................145
10 Hours Service - Hydraulic system .....................................................................................................................................................146
10 Hours Service - Suction filter (if installed) ....................................................................................................................................146
10 Hours service - Pressure filter (if installed) ..................................................................................................................................147
10 Hours Service - CycloneFilter ..............................................................................................................................................................147
10 Hours Service - In-Line Filter ................................................................................................................................................................148
10 Hours Service - Nozzle Filter ................................................................................................................................................................148
10 Hours Service - Spraying circuit .........................................................................................................................................................148
10 hours - Lubricating oil level .................................................................................................................................................................149
10 hours – Engine radiators ........................................................................................................................................................................149
10 Hours Service - Coolant ..........................................................................................................................................................................150
30 Hours Service - LPA5 Central Frame Lubrication ....................................................................................................................150
50 Hours Service - Engine Suction System .......................................................................................................................................150
50 Hours Service - HTA Rear Axle Lubrication .................................................................................................................................152
50 Hours Service - HTA Front Axle Lubrication ..............................................................................................................................152
50 Hours Service - Paralift Lubrication .................................................................................................................................................153
50 Hours Servicing - TR4 Boom ................................................................................................................................................................153
50 Hours - RHA Boom .....................................................................................................................................................................................154
150 Hours Service - Replacement the cabin filter (class 4) .....................................................................................................155
150 Hours Service - Hydraulic Filters Replacement .....................................................................................................................156
150 Hours Service - Auxiliary hydraulic filters ..................................................................................................................................157
150 Hours Service - Drain the hydraulic tank ..................................................................................................................................157
250 Hours Service - Air treatment system .........................................................................................................................................158
250 Hours Service - Spraying Pressure Gauge ................................................................................................................................159
250 Hours Service - Fuel Pre-filter Draining ......................................................................................................................................159
500 Hours Service - Change the fuel Pre-filter ................................................................................................................................159
500 Hours Service - Engine Lubricating Oil ......................................................................................................................................160
500 Hours Service - AdBlue Filter Replacement ............................................................................................................................161
500 Hours Service - Fuel filter ....................................................................................................................................................................162
500 hours - Air conditioning compressor ..........................................................................................................................................162
500 Hours service - Battery ..........................................................................................................................................................................162
3000 Hours - Cleaning the hydraulic tank .........................................................................................................................................163
2 Years Service - Cooling System ............................................................................................................................................................163
5 Years Service - Air Conditioning gas .................................................................................................................................................163
Occasional Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 164
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................164
Lifting and Removing the Pump .............................................................................................................................................................164
Pump Valves and Diaphragms Renewal .............................................................................................................................................164
Speed Sensor for pump ................................................................................................................................................................................166
Level Indicator Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................................................166

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Feed Pipe Clamp Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................................167
Feed Pipe Snap-Lock Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................................167
Nozzle Holder Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................................................167
Nozzle Pipe Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................................170
BoomPrime One-Way Valve .......................................................................................................................................................................172
Adjustment of 3-Way Valve ........................................................................................................................................................................172
50 Hours Service - Greasing the pump ...............................................................................................................................................177
50 Hours Service - Air tanks ........................................................................................................................................................................177
Off-Season Storage ........................................................................................................................... 178
After Storage ........................................................................................................................................................................................................179
7 - Repair
Operational problems ...................................................................................................................... 181
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................181
Spraying ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................182
Hydraulic functions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................182
Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................................................................183
Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................................................................183
Release the brake ..............................................................................................................................................................................................183
Transmission pump high pressure relief valves .............................................................................................................................184
Errors Messages ................................................................................................................................ 185
Transmission errors ..........................................................................................................................................................................................185
Engine Errors Codes ........................................................................................................................................................................................187
Engine codes errors .........................................................................................................................................................................................188
Location of main components .................................................................................................................................................................192
HC 9600 controller fuse .................................................................................................................................................................................192
Main circuit fuses and relays. .....................................................................................................................................................................192
Multifunction display ......................................................................................................................................................................................194
Side Lights Fuses ...............................................................................................................................................................................................194
Fuses Test ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................195
Engine and JobCom fuses ...........................................................................................................................................................................195
Engine and JobCom fuses ...........................................................................................................................................................................195
Lightening .............................................................................................................................................................................................................196
Hydraulic Track Axle ......................................................................................................................... 197
Angular sensor faulty ......................................................................................................................................................................................197
Calibrating the angular sensor stops ....................................................................................................................................................197
Track Width Calibration .................................................................................................................................................................................197
Cabin ................................................................................................................................................. 199
Diagnostic ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................199
8 - Technical Specifications
Characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 203
Main Characteristics ........................................................................................................................................................................................203
Overall dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................203
Weight .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................204
Tyres ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................204
Accumulator .........................................................................................................................................................................................................205
Hydraulic pressure ............................................................................................................................................................................................205
Air Conditioning ................................................................................................................................................................................................205
Sound Level ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................205
Identification plates .........................................................................................................................................................................................206
Cabin ................................................................................................................................................. 208
Air Conditioning Diagram ...........................................................................................................................................................................209
Air circuit diagram ............................................................................................................................................................................................210
Index
Index ................................................................................................................................................. 213

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1 - EU Declaration
EU Declaration of conformity
As manufacturer:
HARDI-EVRARD S.A.S.
21 rue du mai 1940
62990 BEAURAINVILLE
FRANCE
hereby declare that the following product
fulfils all the relevant provisions of the following Directives of the European Parliament and of the council:
•2006/42/EC, regarding the Machinery Directive (CE marking).
•2009/127/EC and later amendments, regarding machinery for pesticide application.
•2014/30/EU, regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Electronic components on the machine are tested and
installed according to the requirements of the EMC Directive.
As well as the following ISO standard:
•ISO 14982, regarding test methods are acceptance criteria for electromagnetic compatibility for agricultural
machinery.
2017/ 07/01
Jérôme DENORMANDIE
GeneralManager
HARDI EVRARD S.A.S.
ALPHA 5000 (variant 401MA-401MB-402MA-402MB-401HA-401HB-402HA-402HB)

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2 - General Safety Instructions
Obligations and Liability
Comply with the Instruction Book
Knowledge of the basic safety information and safety regulations is a fundamental requireme ntfor safe
handling and fault-free sprayer operation.
Lack of knowledge or non-complianceof the safety instructions can lead to injuries and fatalaccidents as well
as damage to the sprayer and its surroundings.
Follow the safety instructions in this Instruction Book.
Before First Use of the Sprayer
The owner of the sprayer must take note of the following obligations before using the sprayer. These obligations also applies
to the employer or the supervisor of the sprayer operators.
Workplace Assessment
This must be completed to start with. Check your national re gulations regarding
•the content of the workplace assessment
•the frequency of repeating the workplace assessment.
Worker / Operator Instructions
Only let those people work with, or on the sprayer, who
•are aware of the basic workplace safety information and accident prevention regulations
•have been instructed in working with/on the tractor and sprayer and hereby achieving appropriate qualifications
•have read and understood this Instr uction Book.
If you still have queries after reading the Instruction Book, or if something remains unclear after reading it, please contact
the manufacturer or your HARDI dealer.
A worker is hereinafter called an operator. An operator is a person who installs, operates, configures, adjusts, maintains,
cleans, repairs, transports or moves the sprayer.
Use ofWork Equipment
Throughout the lifetime of the sprayer, the owner shall take every measure to ensure the safety of the sprayer and its
equipment made available to operators according to European Directive 2009/104/EC – Use of Work Equipment.
Amendments to the directive, as well as subsequent directive versions are to be followed when applicable.
In this directive, the “minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work”are
described in full. To guide you in this matter, the issues concerning your work with the sprayer are listed below. However,
HARDI do not accept liability that the issues listed cover the requirements in the directive fully. This responsibility lies with
the ow ner of the sprayer.
From European Directive 2009/104/EC:
CHAPTER I
GENE RAL PROVIS ION S
Article 1
Sub jec t matter
1. ThisDirective, which isthe second individual directive within themeaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC,lays
down minimum safety and health requirements for theuse of work equipment by workersat work,as defined in Article
2.
2. The provisions of Directive 89/391/EEC are fully applicable to the whole scope referred to in paragraph 1, without
prejudice to more stringent or specific provisions contained in this Directive.

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Article 2
Defi nit io ns
For the purposes of this Directive, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
CHAPTER II
EMPLOYER’S OBLIGATIONS
Article 3
General obligations
1. The employer shall take the measures necessary to ensure that the work equipment made available to workers in the
undertaking or establishment is suitable for the work to be carried out or properly adapted for that purpose and may
be used by workers without impairment to their safety or health.
In selecting the work equipment which he proposes to use, the employer shall pay attention to the specific working
conditions and characteristics and to the hazards which exist in the undertaking or establishment, in particular at the
workplace, for the safety and health of the workers, and any additional hazards posed by the use of the work
equipment in question.
2. Where it is not possible in this way fully to ensure that work equipment can be used by workers without risk to their
safety or health, the employer shall take appropriate measures to minimize the risks.
Article 5
Inspection of wo rk equipment
1. The employer shall ensure that where the safety of work e quipment depends on the installation conditions, it shall be
subject to an initial inspection (after installation and before first being put into service) and an inspection after
assembly at a new site or in a new location by competent persons within the meaning of national laws and/or
practices, to ensure that the work equipment has been installed correctly and is operating properly.
2. In order to ensure that health and safety conditions are maintained and that deterioration liable to result in dangerous
situations can be detected and remedied in good time, the employer shall ensure that work equipment exposed to
conditions causing such dete rioration is subject to:
3. The results of inspections shall be recorded and kept at the disposal of the authorities concerned.They must be kept
for a suit able pe rio d of ti me.
4. When work equipment is used outside the under taking it shall be accompanied by physical evidence that the last
inspection has been carried out.
5. Member States shall determine the conditions under which such inspections are made.
(a) ‘work equipment’: any machine, apparatus, tool or installation used at work;
(b) ‘use of work equipment’: any activity involving work equipment such as starting or stopping the equipment, its
use, transport, repair, modification, maintenance and servicing, including, in particular, cleaning;
(c) ‘danger zone’: any zone within or around work equipment in which an expose d worker is subject to a risk to his
he alth or safety;
(d) ‘exposed worker’: any worker wholly or partially in a danger zone;
(e) ‘operator’: the worker or workers given the task of using work equipment.
(a) periodic inspections and, where appropriate, testing by competent persons within the meaning of national laws
and/or practices;
(b) special inspections by competent persons within the meaning of national laws and/or practices e ach time that
exceptional circumstances which are liable to jeopardize the safety of the work equipment have occurred, such
as modification work, accidents, natural phenomena or prolonged per iods of inacti vity.

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Article 6
Wor k eq ui pmen t in vo lvin g sp ecifi c ri sks
When the use ofwork equipment is likely to involve a specific risk to the safety or health of workers, the employer shall take
the measures necessary to ensure that:
Article 8
In fo rming wo rkers
1. Without prejudice to Article 10 of Directive8 9/391/EEC, the employershall take the measures necessar y to ensure that
workers have at their disposal adequate information and, where appropriate, written instructions on the work
equipment used at work.
2. The information and the written instructions shall contain at least adequate safety and health information concerning:
Workers shall be made aware of dangersrelevant tothem,work equipment present in the work area or site, and any changes
affecting them, inasmuch as they affect work equipment situated in their immediate work area or site, even if they do not
use such equipment directly.
3. The information and the written instructions shall be comprehensible to the workers concerned.
Article 9
Tr aining of wor ker s
4. Without prejudice to Article 12 of Directive8 9/391/EEC, the employershall take the measures necessar y to ensure that:
(a) the use of work equipment is restricted to those persons given the task of using it;
(b) in the case of repairs, modifications, maintenance or servicing,the workers concerned are specifically designated
to carry out such work.
(a) the conditions of use of work equipment;
(b) foreseeable abnormal situations;
(c) the conclusions to be drawn from experience, where appropriate, in using work equipment.
(a) workers given the task of using work equipment receive adequate training, including training on any risks which
such use may entail;
(b) workers referred to in Article 6(b) receive adequate specific training.

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Statutory Inspection
Before first use of the sprayer, a surveyor must complete a statutory inspection of the tractor and sprayer. However, the rules
often allow the tractor and the sprayer to be inspected separately before being connected.Contact your local HARDI dealer
for more information on this inspection and when it has to be complete d.
Restricted Use
As the use of the sprayer is likely to involve a specific risk, the owner shall ensure restricted access to its use as needed, and
any modification of the restrictions is to be allowed to specialized persons only.
Restricted use also applies to the selection of tractor to be used together with the sprayer. Usable tractors must be tested
for driving the sprayer, and the owner must keep a document showing which tractors may be used for driving the sprayer,
as well the information about the tests. This information must be available to the operator of the sprayer.
Ma intena nc e Regulations
Throughout its working life, the owner shall ke ep the sprayer compatible with the current national Machinery Directive by
means of adequate maintenance.
The owner shall ensure that the sprayer is installed and set up correctly and is operating properly by inspection/testing of
the sprayer (initial, after assembly, periodic and special) by authorized persons. The results of inspection/testing shall be
recorded and kept.
HealthIssues
Ergonomics and occupational health aspects shall be taken fully into account by the owner.
Obligations of the Operator
Before starting work, the operator or anyone in charge of working with/on the sprayer is obliged to
•comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident prevention regulations.
•read and follow the safety instructions as described in this Instruction Book.
•read the section “Representation of Safety Symbols” in this Instruction Book and to follow the safety instructions
represented by the danger, warning and attention symbols, when operating the sprayer.
•get to know the sprayer.
•connect the sprayer securely and correctly to a tractor, which has passed the test for driving the sprayer.
•read the sections of this Instruction Book that are important for carrying out the work.
•read the manufacturer’s information regarding safety and use of chemical products for crop care, such as spray
chemicals or liquid fertilizer.
•keep all the danger, warning and attention labels on the sprayer in a legible state.
•replace damage d label s on t he sprayer.
•know the importance of the use of genuine HARDI spare parts.
If the operator discovers that a function is not working properly, he must eliminate this fault immediately. If this is not the
task of the operator, or if the operatordoes notpossess theappropriate technical knowle dge, then he should report thisfault
to his superior (a qualified operator).

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Risks in Handling the Sprayer
The sprayer has been highly developed and constructed to the recognized rules of safety. However, operating the sprayer
may cause risks and restrictions to
•the health and safety of the operator or third parties
• the sprayer
•other property.
Only use the sprayer
•for the purpose for which it was intended
•in a perfect state of repair.
Eliminateany faults imme diately which could impair the safety.
Disclaimer
Our "General Terms of Sale and Delivery" are always applicable. These shall be available to the owner at thelatest on
conclusionof the contract.
Guarantee and liability claims for damage to people or property will be excluded by HARDI,if they can be traced back to one
or more of the following causes:
•Improper use of the sprayer
•Im proper install ation, com mi ssioning, operation and maintenance of the s prayer
•Operation of the spraye r with defective safety equipment, or improperly attached or non-functioning safety
equipment
•Non-compliancewith the instructions in the instr uction manual regarding commissioning, operation and
maintenance
•Unauthorized design changes to the sprayer
•Insufficient monitoring of sprayer parts which are subj ect to wear
•Improperly executed repairs
•Spare parts used are not genuine HARDI spare parts.If the operator decides to use a spare part, which is not approved
by HARDI, the operator immediately assumes responsibility for any accident, damage or malfunction, which can be
traced back to the use of this spare part. HARDI accept no liability forsuch incidents caused by the useof non-approved
spare parts, w ear part s or aids.
•Disasters through the impact of foreign bodies, natural disasters or force majeure.

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OrganizationalMeasures
Personal Protective Equipment
The operator must use the necessary personal protective equipment as per the information provided by the manufacturer
of the plant protection product tobe used, such as::
This Instruction Book
•must always be kept together with the sprayer
•must always be easily accessible for the operator
Chemical-resistantgloves
Chemical-resistant and disposable overalls
Water-resistant footwear
Face sh ie ld
Breathing protection
Eye protection
Head protection
Skin protection products

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Representation of Safety Symbols
Explanation of Symbols
Safe ty symbols are use d in the following chapters throughout this Instruction Book to designate, where the reader has to
pay extra attention.
The signal word (DANGER, WARNING, ATTENTION or NOTE) describes the severity of the risk.
The symbols have the following meaning:
€This symbol means DANGER. Be very alert as your safety is involved! The DANGER symbol indicates a high risk for an
immediate death or serious physical injury, if the instruction is not followed.
±This symbol meansWARNING. Be alert as your safety can be involved! TheWARNING symbol indicates a medium risk
for immediate death or serious injury, if the instruction is not followed.
μThis symbol means AT TENTION. This indicates an obligation to special behaviour or an activity required for proper
sprayerhandling. This instruction willhelp you to avoid faults on the sprayer or disturbance to the environment.
÷This symbol means NOTE. This indicates handling tips and particularly useful information.This instruction will help
you to use all the functions of your sprayer in the best way possible for a better, easier and more safe operation.

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Warning Signs On The Sprayer
Explanation of Labels
The labels on the sprayer are designating potential dangerous areas on the machine.O perators, or anyone in close range of
the sprayer, must respect these warnings!
The labels should always be clean and readable! Worn or damaged labels must be replaced with new ones. Contact your
HARDI dealer for new labels.
Note that not all labels shown hereafter will apply to your sprayer - this depends on the sprayer mode l which labels apply.
Risk of death!
Do not attempt to enter tank.
Service!
Turn off the engine and remove ignition key
before performing maintenance or repair.
Risk of burn!
Stay clear of hot surfaces.
Risk of injury!
Do not open or remove safety shields while
engi ne is running.
Risk of injury!
Keep sufficient distance away from electrical
power lines.

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Risk of squeezing!
Stay clear ofraised and unsecured loads.
Risk of squeezing
Never reachintothe crushing danger area as
long as parts are moving.
Grapping area!
Manualhandling of the boom etc.
Risk of falling off!
Do not ride on platform or ladder.
Lifting point! Not for drinking!
This water must never be used for drinking.
EasyClean filter service!
Open and clean filter monthly.
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Safety and Protection Equipment
Safety at Start-up
Each time before the sprayer is starte d up, all the safety and protection equipment must be properly attached and fully
functional. Check all safety and protection equipmentregularly. Repair or replace the equipment as needed.
Faulty Safety Equipment
Faulty or disassembled safety and protection equipment can lead to dangerous situations.